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Updates from Montpelier
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Legislative Update: Week One
An update from Rep. Ashley Bartley on the first week of the 2026 Legislative Session.

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Jan 112 min read


It's time to get to work.
Tomorrow marks the start of the 2026 Vermont legislative session. It remains an honor to serve Franklin-1 and I am committed to ensuring your voices are heard in Montpelier. When the House convenes, we will swear in two new members. During the adjournment, several sitting members resigned their seats. We wish those who have departed the very best and are excited to welcome new colleagues to the House. In 2024, Vermonters sent a clear message: the Legislature must make meanin

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Jan 54 min read


December 2, 2026: Vermont This Week
I had the pleasure of joining the Speaker, Senate Pro Tempore and Senate Minority Leader in discussing the upcoming session on Vermont Public's "Vermont This Week."

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Jan 51 min read


My statement on the Housing Bill and Legislative Process
Today, the House is voting on a comprehensive housing bill that I have worked tirelessly on, alongside colleagues from the Senate, the...

Rep. Ashley Bartley
May 23, 20252 min read


Legislative Update: Focused Committee Work on Housing and Labor, Education Updates
Housing, Labor, and Education. We're approaching what is hopefully the end of the 2025 Legislative Session -- but not without education reform.

Rep. Ashley Bartley
May 5, 20253 min read


Bartley and Branagan: The people of Vermont deserve solutions, not delays.
This past week in the House, all legislative focus centered on H.454, the House Education bill. It quickly became evident that there were...
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Apr 16, 20252 min read


Legislative Update: March 31, 2025
Updates on Education, Housing, the Budget, and Opening Day!

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Mar 31, 20254 min read


Legislative Floor Report: H.461 - An Act Relating to Expanding Employee Access to Unpaid Leave
The following is my floor report on H.461, which passed on it's second reading on Thursday, March 20th. The third reading and final...

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Mar 20, 20253 min read


Legislative Update: March 18, 2025
My committee worked tirelessly to vote out our committee omnibus housing bill in order to meet the policy committee crossover deadline,...

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Mar 18, 20254 min read


Video: Town Meeting Day Presentation
2025 Town Meeting Day Presentation

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Mar 1, 20251 min read


2025 Town Meeting Report
The 2025 Town Meeting Day Report for Ashley Bartley and Carolyn Branagan.

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Mar 1, 20257 min read


Legislative Update: February 25, 2025
My weekly update is out with updates on housing, education, baby bonds and Town Meeting Day.

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Feb 25, 20256 min read


Testimony in House Appropriations on Empty Arms Vermont
On Wednesday, February 19th, I testified in the House Committee on Appropriations asking for a $40,000 investment in Empty Arms Vermont....

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Feb 22, 20252 min read


Legislative Update: February 17, 2025
A quick update as things start to get busy in Montpelier.

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Feb 17, 20254 min read


Weekly Legislative Update: February 2, 2025
From the Governor's budget address to the omnibus housing bill, there's a lot happening in Montpelier!

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Feb 2, 20254 min read


The Future of Education Funding in Vermont
My first update on the future of education and the discussions occurring in Montpelier.

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Jan 24, 20253 min read


Weekly Legislative Update: January 20, 2025
My weekly legislative report!

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Jan 20, 20254 min read


Weekly Legislative Update: January 12, 2025
Rep. Ashley Bartley's weekly legislative update.

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Jan 12, 20255 min read


Op-Ed: Balancing Reform, Affordability, and Vermont’s Future
Let's ensure Vermont remains a place where families, seniors, and future generations can thrive—without being priced out, overburdened, or

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Jan 7, 20253 min read


Legislator for a Day Program
I am excited to share with you an initiative I am hoping to launch, this legislative session: the “Legislator for a Day Program,”...

Rep. Ashley Bartley
Dec 18, 20241 min read
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